1939 Cedrus Yearbook

Rev. W. R. McChesney, president since 1919, received his training in Franklin, Muskingum, and Tarkio Colleges. He taught Latin, Greek, History, Psychology, and Philosophy in Franklin, Wooster, and Cedarville Colleges. He has been on the Cedarville faculty since 1894 and served as secre- tary of the faculty until 1909 when he was made vice presi- dent. He served in this capacity for four years and then was made dean 1913-1915. Dr. McChesney has been an invaluable guide and leader for the youth of Cedarville College and has exerted an influence on their lives that will help them solve many difficult problems in the future. • • • A vital assistant in the daily life of the president is his secretary, Miss Glenna Basore. Miss Basore was gradu- ated from the Hawke's School of Expression, Cincinnati and received additional training at Ohio Northern University and Cedarville College. Besides acting as secretary Miss Basore serves in the capacity of Bureau of Information not only for the president and faculty but for all the students as well. Miss Basore is noted for her pleasant disposition and her willingness to help anyone at any time. • • • Prof. A. J. Hostetler received his B.S. degree at Ohio Northern University and finished his graduate work at Wittenberg College. Mr. Hostetler has served in various phases of the educational field from teacher to high school principal, county Superintendent, director of County Nor- mal, and head of the Education Department of Cedarville College. This department has been most successful in securing positions for its graduates and under the super- vision of Mr. Hostetler has established one of the most efficient placement bureaus in the state of Ohio. • • • Prof. Ernest R. Gibson graduated from Cedarville College in 1928. He received his graduate work at Ohio State University and has been on the college faculty for the past two years. In these two short years he has become one of the most popular of all faculty members in the classroom as well as in the social life of the college. Mr. Gibson is faculty adviser for the Cedrus as well as for the Delta Kappa Sigma Fraternity. • • • Prof. C. W. Steele received his training at Indiana State Normal School, Indiana Teachers College, and North- western University. In addition to teaching in rural, grade, and high schools, Mr. Steele has served on the faculty at MARGUERITE AULT, Professor of French and Public Speaking B. S. Bowling Green State College A. J. HOSTETLER, Reg- istrar and Director of Education II. S. Ohio Northern Uni- versity A. M. Wittenberg College C. W. STEELE, Dean of Men Professor of Social Science A. B. Indiana Tcacher's College NI. S. Northwestern Uni- versity ELOISE NI.INC. Professor of Elementary Education A. NI. Wittenberg College 1•••• I'aqc litii-!